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Cleaner for Aluminum
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 7:02 am
by marcg6
Anyone have recommendations on the best cleaner for the aluminum to make it shine more and clean it nicely?
Thanks
Re: Cleaner for Aluminum
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 6:07 am
by beltguy
Marc, the factory aluminum is anodized and that limits the results we can expect.
If your aluminum has been damaged by something like going to a truck wash (they often use acid), then nothing short of removing the anodizing and polishing will give you a shiny finish. However, that would doom you to a life of frequent polishing.
If your aluminum is not in too bad of shape, the prevailing recommendation is Wipe New:
http://eagles-international.net/forums/ ... 04&p=29961.
Jim
Re: Cleaner for Aluminum
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:40 am
by akroyaleagle
Mines a '78. Turtle wax chrome and aluminum polish has worked well on the siding and stainless for the nearly 22 years we've owned it.
Re: Cleaner for Aluminum
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 5:24 pm
by marcg6
Thanks for the feedback. Mine is still in good shape but wanted to see what the recommendations were before I tried any kind of product on it.
Re: Cleaner for Aluminum
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:22 pm
by Chadroc
Try spray on stainless cleaner, you can get at any grocery store works great, just spray and wipe with a towel
Re: Cleaner for Aluminum
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:34 pm
by DoubleEagle
Of the stainless steel cleaners, Shiela Shine seems to be the most used. It will make even dull anodized aluminum look good - temporarily, but it is very easy to spread on.